Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrittenden County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI SE of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 028C00009N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nunn Switch RD over Hoods Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.